EP3577446B1 - Systems and methods for damage detection - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to systems and methods for detecting damage to a glass surface.
- the invention provides systems and methods for detecting surface flaws or chips on a window pane, such as a vehicle windscreen.
- Document US2014/285332 demonstrates a single sensor system to determine cracks in a vehicle window.
- Vehicle windscreens are typically made of a laminate construction comprising two plies (or layers) of glass separated by an interlayer, usually made of a plastics material.
- a vehicle windscreen can easily become damaged by a flaw or chip on the outer ply. The most common cause of such a chip is a stone or other small projectile impacting the windscreen whilst the vehicle is being driven. Similar damage can also occur to other glass surfaces, such as doors, windows and light covers.
- chips are generally of the order of up to 1cm in size when initially created, depending on the impact speed and the temperature of the windscreen.
- a chip of this size in the outer surface of the windscreen can often be repaired without requiring replacement of the windscreen, for example by injecting resin into the damaged area. This depends on many factors, such as the size, depth and location of the damaged area, and local standards regarding windscreen repair.
- a surface chip will increase in size after creation if the vehicle continues to be driven, due to direct stress and static fatigue. Drivers often do not notice, or become concerned about a chip until it has substantially increased in size. If left unrepaired a small chip can often turn into a substantial crack in the windscreen which is not repairable, requiring the entire windscreen to be replaced. This process is much more expensive and time consuming than simply repairing the initial chip. It is therefore desirable to identify any chips in a windscreen and ensure that they are repaired as soon as possible after creation.
- a system for detecting damage to a glass surface the system being in accordance with claim 1.
- This system provides the advantage that any damage to the surface is automatically detected and communicated to a user, which is faster and more accurate than relying on a user to see the damage and to act on this.
- the glass surface may be a vehicle windscreen, or a side or rear vehicle window.
- the glass surface may comprise toughened, or semi-toughened glass.
- the system is preferably integrated into the vehicle management and control systems such that the system is active when the vehicle is active or moving.
- the management and or control system may monitor for instances or situations when changes, such as above threshold changes, occur in order to produce an output warning signal.
- the sensor unit may comprise a microphone.
- the processor may comprise a sound amplification and signal processing system. The sound of a stone or other small projectile impacting the surface will result in a signal output from the microphone which has a particular time response and frequency spectrum.
- the processor may be programmed to identify a plurality of predetermined signals indicative of damage events. The processor may activate the communication unit when one of these predetermined signals is recorded (i.e. output from the microphone).
- the processor then activates another component of the sensor unit to perform a secondary or back-up test.
- the sensor unit may comprise a camera.
- the camera may be mounted such that it has a complete view of the surface.
- the sensor unit may comprise a controller configured to move, tilt or pivot the camera. The camera may therefore be configured to scan the surface.
- the processor may comprise image processing software which analyses the image of the surface received from the camera to identify any possible damage areas, such as a chip.
- the camera may be constantly in operation (i.e. continually imaging the surface).
- the camera may be activated periodically. This may advantageously be more energy efficient and conserve the power supply of the camera.
- the camera may be automatically activated in response to the ignition starting the vehicle's engine.
- the processor may be operable to communicate with a vehicle windscreen cleaning system.
- the processor may be able to instruction the windscreen wipers to clean the windscreen prior to activating the camera. This may reduce the risk of any dirt or debris on the windscreen being mistaken for a damaged area by the image processing software.
- the sensor unit may comprise both a camera and a microphone.
- the camera may be activated by the processor receiving a predetermined signal from the microphone indicative of a damage event.
- the camera may be used to verify or confirm that the windscreen has been damaged, and/or to identify the location of the damaged area. This is advantageous as it improves the accuracy of the detection system, as although the microphone may indicate that an object has impacted the surface, this may not have resulted in any damage.
- the camera may then prevent a user having to conduct a visual inspection of the surface, which can be inconvenient and time consuming.
- the communication unit may be configured to output one or more images received from the camera, optionally via a data link.
- the sensor unit may comprise an optical transmitter and an optical detector.
- the optical transmitter and the optical detector may be disposed in a fixed position, or they may be moveable relative to the surface. For example, the optical transmitter and the optical detector may scan across the surface. The movement of the optical transmitter and/or the optical detector may be controlled by a controller.
- the optical transmitter may be configured to at least partially illuminate the surface and the optical detector may be arranged to at least partially receive the light output from the optical transmitter.
- the optical detector may record the amount of light reflected by, or transmitted through, the surface.
- the optical transmitter may be arranged to at least partially illuminate the external surface of a windscreen, and/or the interlayer of a windscreen.
- a flaw or chip in the surface will disrupt or attenuate the light output by the optical transmitters. This disruption will be identified by the processor, wherein the processor may then activate the communication unit to output a signal indicating that a damage event has taken place. The processor then activates another component of the sensor unit to perform a secondary or back-up test.
- the sensor unit may comprise an array of optical transmitters.
- the array of optical transmitters may be configured to output a dispersed light pattern.
- the angle of incidence of light output by the array of optical transmitters may be selected such that the light undergoes total internal reflection (TIR) through the surface.
- TIR total internal reflection
- the surface is a windscreen
- the light may undergo TIR along the outer ply, or along the interlayer between the outer and inner plies.
- the array of optical transmitters may be positioned internally of the windscreen. A flaw in one of the plies will result in increased light leakage through the flaw.
- the optical transmitter(s) and optical detector(s) may operate continuously.
- the optical system may operate periodically.
- the optical system may operate in combination with the microphone and/or camera. The optical system may therefore verify or confirm the data recorded by the other components of the sensor system.
- the detection system may comprise an electrically conductive film or coating disposed on the surface.
- the sensor unit may comprise an electric circuit which is operable to measure the electrical resistance of the film.
- the electric circuit may comprise a voltmeter. The electrical resistance of the coating will change if the surface becomes damaged and this change can be detected by the processor.
- the film may be disposed on the outer (i.e. external) face of the surface.
- the processor may be configured to instruct the communication unit to output a signal after a predetermined amount of time to warn a user that the film should be replaced.
- the conductive film may be used in combination with any other disclosed features of the sensor unit.
- the sensor unit may comprise a transducer configured to output acoustic waves which vibrate the surface and a receiver arranged to measure the vibration of the surface.
- the transducer and/or the receiver may comprise piezoelectric material.
- the transducer and the receiver may be the same device which outputs pulses of acoustic waves.
- an array of transducers and receivers may be provided.
- the surface When undamaged the surface will vibrate with a specific acoustic signal and temporal profile that can be predetermined (e.g. based on the properties of the surface). When damaged the acoustic signal (or vibration) of the surface will be altered, for example the frequency spectrum may be permanently changed compared to the undamaged signal. These changes will be detected by the processor. The processor then activates another component of the sensor unit to verify that the surface has been damaged. Additionally, the processor may instruct the communication unit to output a signal (e.g. an alert).
- a signal e.g. an alert
- the processor may require multiple acoustic (i.e. vibration) signals indicative of a damage event to be recorded over a certain time frame before taking any further action. This may prevent signals or alerts being output due to rain or hail or other objects causing the surface to temporarily vibrate without causing damage.
- acoustic i.e. vibration
- the acoustic vibration system could be used in combination with any other disclosed features of the sensor unit. This may improve the accuracy and/or reliability of the detection system.
- the system may comprise a data storage device.
- the data storage device may be configured to store data output from one or more of the sensor unit, the processor and/or the communication unit.
- the data storage device may be removable, for example a memory card or disc.
- the communication unit may be configured to output a visual and/or audio alert that a damage event has occurred.
- the communication unit may be operable to output a signal (e.g. an alert) to a remote location.
- the remote location may be a repair centre which can then automatically schedule the surface to be repaired. This may be advantageous as it eliminates any inconvenience for the user (e.g. driver) and prevents any delay in getting the damage repaired, which can save the user money as a minor repair often becomes a much larger more expensive job if neglected.
- the communication unit may comprise a transceiver for outputting the signal, for example an RF transceiver.
- the communication unit may be configured to output a signal via a wireless data link.
- the communication unit may comprise a GPS transmitter and a GPS receiver.
- the communication unit may output an alert to a designated repair centre, regardless of the location of the vehicle.
- the contact details for the designated repair centre may be programmable by the user.
- the communication unit may contact the nearest repair centre to the vehicle, for example if the windscreen has cracked or if the repairs required are significant.
- the communication unit may contact the nearest branch of a designated chain of repair centres.
- the communication system may be in communication with the vehicle alarm system (e.g. the intruder alarm system). For example, if the system detects a crack or a damaged area of the windscreen which exceeds a threshold size or severity then the communication system may activate the vehicle alarm system. Conversely, if the vehicle alarm system is activated due to a window breaking in the vehicle then the communication system may output an alert.
- the vehicle alarm system e.g. the intruder alarm system
- the glass surface may be a vehicle windscreen, or a side or rear vehicle window.
- the glass surface may comprise toughened, or semi-toughened glass.
- the method comprises the step of instructing the sensor unit to verify whether the surface has been damaged by conducting a further measurement using a different sensor.
- the step of measuring two or more properties using a sensor unit may comprise recording the sound of a potential damage event using a microphone, and converting this sound signal into an electrical signal.
- the method may include identifying whether the electrical signal matches one of a plurality of predetermined signals indicative of damage events.
- the step of measuring two or more properties of the surface using a sensor may comprise imaging the surface using a camera.
- the method may also include moving the camera to scan across the surface.
- the step of analysing data received from the sensor unit may comprise using image processing software to analyse one or more images of the surface to identify any possible damage areas, such as a chip.
- the method may include cleaning the surface prior to activating the camera.
- the method may include activating the camera in response to the microphone (or other sensor) recording a signal indicative of a potential damage event.
- the camera may be used in the verification step.
- the method may include displaying the signal or alert output by the communication unit.
- the step of measuring two or more properties of the surface using a sensor unit may comprise at least partially illuminating the surface using an optical transmitter and recording the amount of light reflected by, or transmitted through, the surface using an optical detector.
- the step of analysing data received from the sensor unit using a processor to determine the integrity of the surface may comprise identifying any disruption or attenuation in the light recorded by the optical detectors.
- the method may include selecting the angle of incidence of light output by an array of optical transmitters such that the light undergoes total internal reflection between an outer and inner ply (or layer) of glass.
- the method may include activating the optical system in response to the microphone, camera (or other sensor in the sensor unit) recording a signal indicative of a potential damage event.
- the optical system may be used in the verification step.
- the method may include disposing an electrically conductive film or coating on the surface.
- the method may include measuring the electrical resistance of the film and identifying any changes to the electrical resistance of the film.
- the method may include activating the electrical circuit which measured the resistance of the film in response to the microphone, camera, optical system (or other sensor in the sensor unit) recording a signal indicative of a potential damage event.
- the conductive film may be used in the verification step.
- the method may comprise measuring the acoustic properties of the surface.
- the method may include vibrating the surface by outputting acoustic waves from a transducer.
- the method may also measuring the vibration of the surface using a receiver and detecting any changes to the output acoustic signal, such as to the frequency spectrum, which are indicative of damage to the surface.
- the method may include repeating the vibration analysis for a given number of times over a given amount of time, so as to confirm that the changes to the acoustic signal are not temporary.
- the method may include activating the acoustic vibration system in response to the microphone, camera, optical system, or conductive film (or other sensor in the sensor unit) recording a signal indicative of a potential damage event.
- the acoustic vibration system may be used in the verification step.
- the method may comprise storing data output from one or more of the sensor unit, the processor and/or the communication unit.
- the method may include outputting a signal (e.g. an alert) via the communication unit to a remote location.
- the remote location may be a repair centre which can then automatically schedule the surface to be repaired.
- the communication unit may comprise a transceiver for outputting the signal, for example an RF transceiver.
- the communication unit may be configured to output a signal via a wireless data link.
- the method may comprise determining the location of the nearest repair centre, or nearest designated repair centre, and outputting the signal (or alert) to that location.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic drawing of a damage detection system of the present invention.
- the system comprises a sensor unit 14 disposed proximate a glass surface 10.
- the sensor unit 14 is in communication with a processor 16.
- the processor 16 is connected to a communication unit 18.
- the sensor unit 14 is configured to measure one or more properties or one or more signals indicative of a damage event occurring to the glass surface 10.
- a damage event includes a flaw or chip forming on the outer face of the surface 10.
- the processor 16 is configured to analyse data received from the sensor unit 14 and to determine when the surface 10 has been damaged. When a damage event is detected the processor 16 can instruct the communication unit 18 to output a signal, such as an alert, to a remote location 1.
- the communication unit 18 is in wireless communication with the remote location (e.g. via a data link) shown by the broken line in Figure 1 .
- connection between the sensor unit 14, processor 16 and communication unit 18 are shown by solid lines in Figure 1 , these may also be wireless connections.
- the processor 16 may request verification of a damage event from the sensor unit 14 before instructing the communication unit 18.
- the glass surface is a vehicle windscreen 20.
- the windscreen 20 comprises an outer ply of glass 21 and an inner ply of glass 23 separated by an interlayer 22 comprising a plastics material.
- the interlayer 22 is generally thinner than the inner 21 and outer 23 glass plies, but the layers are not drawn to scale in Figure 2 to improve the clarity of the illustration.
- the sensor unit in Figure 2 comprises an array of optical transmitters 24 and an array of optical detectors 25.
- a controller 27 is in communication with the array of optical transmitters 24 and the processor 26.
- the processor 26 receives data from the optical transmitters 24 and the optical detectors 25.
- the processor 26 is connected to a communication unit 28 which is configured to output a signal in response to the processor determining that the windscreen 20 has been damaged.
- the optical transmitters 24 are arranged to output dispersed light 29 which undergoes total internal reflection through the interlayer 22 of the of the windscreen.
- the wavelength of the light emitted 29 may be in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet spectrum.
- the angle of incidence ⁇ of the incident light 29 on the boundary of the interlayer 22 determines whether total internal reflection will occur.
- the angle ⁇ can be adjusted by the controller 27 moving or tilting the optical transmitters 24.
- the optical transmitters 24 are fixed in position and there is no controller 27.
- the array of optical detectors 25 are positioned to receive light output by the optical transmitters 24.
- the optical detectors are arranged proximate an end of the surface 20 to receive light output from the interlayer 22. If the interface between the interlayer 22 and the outer ply 21 or the inner ply 23 of the windscreen becomes damaged, for example by a chip, then this will disrupt the amount of light received by the detectors 25. This change will be detected by the processor 26 which will then instruct the communication unit 28 to output an alert.
- the array of optical transmitters 24 may be arranged to at least partially illuminate the outer ply 21 of the windscreen.
- the light emitted 29 may undergo total internal reflection along the outer ply 21. This may allow the optical detectors 25 to detect damage to the external face of the outer ply 21, which does not propagate to the interlayer 22.
- the optical transmitters 24 and/or the optical detectors 25 may be positioned proximate the outer ply 21 (i.e. externally of the windscreen 20).
- the optical transmitters 24 and/or the optical detectors 25 may be positioned proximate to the inner ply 23 (i.e. inside the vehicle).
- the sensor unit of Figure 2 has been replaced by a microphone 34 positioned proximate to the windscreen 20 and a camera 35.
- the microphone 34 is arranged to convert sound signals into electronic signals which are received by the processor 26.
- the processor 26 includes a signal amplifier and a signal processor.
- the processor 26 is programmed to analyse whether the signal received from the microphone 34 matches, or approximates a predetermined signal indicative of a damage event. For example, the sound of a stone or other small projectile impacting the outer ply 21 and causing a chip will result in a signal output from the microphone 34 which has a particular time response and frequency spectrum.
- the microphone 34 may pick up sounds from inside the vehicle, or of objects striking the outer ply 21 of the windscreen which do not result in any damage but are identified by the processor 26 as damage events.
- the camera 35 may be used to verify the results of the microphone 34.
- the processor 26 When the processor 26 identifies a possible damage event from the microphone 34 signal, it will activate the camera 35.
- the camera 35 may be on standby until activated by the processor 26, so as to conserve power.
- a controller 27 may move, tilt or pivot the microphone 34 and/or the camera 35, such that the camera 35 can image the entire surface 23 of the windscreen.
- the image, or images, is/are then received by the processor 26 which includes image processing software configured to analyse the image(s) and identify any damage areas on the windscreen 20.
- the processor 26 As the outer ply 23, interlayer 22 and outer ply 21 are transparent, the camera 35 can be positioned inside of the vehicle and still image any damage areas in the outer ply 21.
- the processor 26 determines that there is a damage area (e.g. a chip) then the processor 26 will instruct the communication unit 28 to output an alert.
- a damage area e.g. a chip
- an electrically conductive film 31 is disposed on the external face of the outer ply 21 (i.e. the external face of the windscreen 20).
- the film 31 is connected to an electric circuit 44 operable to measure the electrical resistance of the film 31.
- the sensor unit comprises a camera 35 (as in Figure 3 ) and an acoustic vibration system 45.
- One or more of the features of the sensor unit may be in continuous operation.
- the conductive film 31 and the acoustic vibration system 45 may be used as the primary detection means.
- the processor 26 is configured to compare the electrical resistance of the film 31 (measured by circuit 44) to a predetermined resistance of the film 31 when it is completely intact.
- the 'undamaged' resistance value may be measured by the circuit 44 when the film 31 is initially applied to the windscreen 20. Any damage to the conductive film 31 (such as a discontinuity) caused by damage to the outer ply 21 of the windscreen will change the electrical resistance of the film 31. If the processor 26 determines that the resistance of the film 31 has changed then it may verify that a damage event has occurred using the camera 35 (as described above) and/or the acoustic vibration system 45.
- the acoustic vibration system 45 comprises a transducer configured to output pulses of acoustic waves which vibrate the windscreen 20 and a receiver arranged to measure the vibration of the windscreen 20.
- the transducer and the receiver are the same piezoelectric device 44, but in other embodiments they can be separate.
- the windscreen 20 When undamaged the windscreen 20 will vibrate with a specific acoustic signal and temporal profile that can be predetermined. When the windscreen 20 is damaged the signal received by the receiver 44 will be permanently altered.
- the processor 26 analyses the signals recorded by the receiver 44 and detects if the signal has changed from the undamaged signal. If the processor 26 receives multiple acoustic signals indicative of a damage event in a certain time frame (i.e. that the change was not temporary) then the processor may analyse whether the electrical resistance of the film 31 has changed. If the film 31 verifies that a damage event has occurred then the processor 26 may instruct the communication unit 28 to output an alert.
- the processor 26 may seek further verification of damage from the camera 35.
- the operation of the camera 35 is described above in reference to Figure 3 .
- This two-step verification system ensures that the detection of damage to the windscreen is very accurate and reliable compared to known systems.
- the sensor unit could comprise any combination of the features disclosed in Figures 2 to 4 , and that systems disclosed as providing verification could equally be used as primary detection means, and vice versa.
- the sensor unit of the present invention may comprise any one or more of: a microphone 34; a camera 35; an optical system 24, 25; a conductive film 31 and electric circuit 44; and/or an acoustic vibration system 45.
- the optical system of Figure 2 could be used in the sensor units of Figure 3 or Figure 4 , either to provide the initial indication of a damage event, or to verify the diagnosis of one of the other components of the sensor unit.
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